Job summary
We are seeking to employ fully qualified Mechanical Craftspersons to join a busy estates maintenance department to work on all trust sites as required.
The ideal candidates will be competent in their core trade but also be trained to a multi skilled level.
Experience in a Hospital or other large and complex buildings would be desirable.
Main duties of the job
To efficiently maintain and provide a reliable Engineering, building and grounds services at St Richards Hospital and other sites. Performs work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine. Responsible for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of plant and equipment.
Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital works across the hospital as directed by management, ensuring compliance with hospital safety standards and procedures.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Mechanical Craftsperson will be employed on work Appropriate to their core skills. They will however be expected to perform in areas where deemed competent and suitably trained to multiskilled level, with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable them to work independently or together with other trades.
A Technical knowledge and understanding of the following core skill areas are required: -
- Sewage and waste disposal.
- Air Conditioning and ventilation.
- Boilers, steam and low-pressure hot water, gas fired.
- Cole water storage tanks.
- Compressed air plant services and services.
- Domestic hot water services and water softeners
For full description please refer to attached job description & person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Mechanical Craftsperson will be employed on work Appropriate to their core skills. They will however be expected to perform in areas where deemed competent and suitably trained to multiskilled level, with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable them to work independently or together with other trades.
A Technical knowledge and understanding of the following core skill areas are required: -
- Sewage and waste disposal.
- Air Conditioning and ventilation.
- Boilers, steam and low-pressure hot water, gas fired.
- Cole water storage tanks.
- Compressed air plant services and services.
- Domestic hot water services and water softeners
For full description please refer to attached job description & person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds plus relevant experience demonstrating knowledge at a level equivalent to level 3
- Completion of a recognised mechanical/plumbing trade apprenticeship and experience in a similar technical discipline
- Plumbing/Mechanical NVQ level 3 Plus relevant experience
Desirable
- CP Medical Gases
- CP Water Hygiene
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of all aspects of mechanical and building services.
- Experience of working on large complex systems
Desirable
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills at all levels able to communicate highly technical information
- Computer literate experience of Word and Excel
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds plus relevant experience demonstrating knowledge at a level equivalent to level 3
- Completion of a recognised mechanical/plumbing trade apprenticeship and experience in a similar technical discipline
- Plumbing/Mechanical NVQ level 3 Plus relevant experience
Desirable
- CP Medical Gases
- CP Water Hygiene
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of all aspects of mechanical and building services.
- Experience of working on large complex systems
Desirable
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills at all levels able to communicate highly technical information
- Computer literate experience of Word and Excel
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
